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Argentina Senate Passes Controversial Labor Reform Amid Protests

2/12/2026

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Argentina's Senate approved a labor reform bill, advancing President Javier Milei's economic agenda.
The vote followed protests outside Congress, where thousands of union members clashed with police.
Supporters say the reforms would boost formal employment by easing severance payouts and reducing union power.
The bill now moves to the lower house for scrutiny next month, reflecting Milei's momentum after past failures to reform labor laws.

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Argentina's Senate approved a labor reform bill, advancing President Javier Milei's economic agenda.
The vote followed protests outside Congress, where thousands of union members clashed with police.
Supporters say the reforms would boost formal employment by easing severance payouts and reducing union power.
The bill now moves to the lower house for scrutiny next month, reflecting Milei's momentum after past failures to reform labor laws.